Meaning Of The Word Maltase

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What's The Definition Of Maltase?

maltase in American English
an enzyme found in the small intestine, in yeast, etc., that hydrolyzes maltose into glucose
noun: an enzyme that converts maltose into glucose and causes similar cleavage of many other glucosides

maltase in British English
noun: an enzyme that hydrolyses maltose and similar glucosides (α-glucosides) to glucose

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